Dustin Brown W FA Mon 3/19/18 11:57 PM
Dustin Brown
W FA
Brown scored a goal and assisted on Tanner Pearson's first-period marker in a 4-3 overtime victory over Minnesota on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
It's the first time since 2012 that Brown is a 50-point player, and it's been a strong season for him in all aspects. His plus-25 plus-minus is a career-high, and he should crack 60 PIMs for the first time since 2014. If you were willing to take a chance on the 33-year-old, he's made you look very smart this season.
Dustin Brown W FA Fri 3/16/18 1:48 PM
Dustin Brown
W FA
Brown netted a power-play goal and added an assist at even strength in Thursday's win over the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
Brown is now up to 21 goals on the season, including eight scored on the power play. The veteran forward has been dynamite on the top line with Anze Kopitar and is having his best offensive season in six years. His consistent offensive production combined with his plus-24 rating, 58 PIM and strong hit totals make him a well-rounded fantasy asset.
Dustin Brown W FA Tue 2/27/18 8:21 AM
Dustin Brown
W FA
Brown scored a goal and added an assist -- both on the power play -- during Monday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
With 19 goals and 44 points, Brown is having his best offensive showing since the lockout-shortened 2012-13 campaign. He's thrived alongside Anze Kopitar, as the duo has combined for 3.95 goals per 60 minutes over 1047:58 of ice time this season. As long as Brown is flanking Kopitar and logging big power-play minutes (2:39 per contest), the 33-year-old winger projects to remain a serviceable asset in most settings.
Dustin Brown W FA Wed 2/14/18 9:33 AM
Dustin Brown
W FA
Brown (suspension) will be available against the Penguins on Thursday after serving his one-game ban.
EDGE Analysis
Brown will rejoin the team to find Marian Gaborik gone and Dion Phaneuf holding down the blue line. The 32-year-old Brown should retake a top-six role, in addition to suiting up on the power play, where he has been averaging 2:38 of ice time. The American has a mere one goal in his previous 15 outings, along with six helpers, 41 shots and 31 hits.
Dustin Brown W FA Sun 2/11/18 8:41 PM
Dustin Brown
W FA
Brown was suspended by the Department of Player Safety for one game Sunday, for kneeing Mikhail Sergachev during a 4-3 defeat Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Brown received a match penalty and was ejected for the hit, which happened late in the second period. The collision came in the open ice, and as Sergachev attempted to dodge the check, Brown stuck his knee and elbow out to ensure contact and sent Sergachev flying to the ground. The league concluded that Brown had ample time to attempt a full body hit or lay off the Russian, and gave him a one game suspension for his lack of attempt to make a clean play. The 33-year-old will return for Thursday's game against Pittsburgh, and Nick Shore should bump up to the second line in his absence.
Dustin Brown W FA Sun 2/11/18 8:03 PM
Dustin Brown
W FA
Brown will have a hearing with the Department of Player Safety regarding his hit on Mikhail Sergachev that resulted in an ejection Saturday, the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The ejection was earned after Brown kneed Sergachev during the second period, and was his second game misconduct within the last month -- Jan. 19 he boarded Justin Schultz, who exited the game after the altercation. Brown was only fined for the affair with Schultz, and the verdict for his incident with Sergachev should come before Los Angeles squares off with Carolina on Tuesday.
Dustin Brown W FA Sun 2/4/18 11:22 AM
Dustin Brown
W FA
Brown fashioned a goal, an assist and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 6-0 home rout over the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
Thanks to this huge performance, Brown increased his point total to 37 for the season, which counts as his highest output since dropping 57 combined goals and helpers in the 2011-12 season, when the Kings claimed the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history. His current shooting percentage (11.6) isn't amazing by any stretch of the imagination, but it's his best rate in years, and he's also benefited from playing three-and-a-half more minutes than 2016-17. Brown has probably done enough to warrant consideration in redraft leagues for the next fantasy campaign.
Dustin Brown W FA Fri 1/19/18 4:06 PM
Dustin Brown
W FA
Brown has been fined by the league for his hit on Penguins' blueliner Justin Schultz on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Brown has thus avoided a suspension of any kind and will be allowed to partake in Friday's game against the Ducks. However, he will likely be monitored closely moving forward and another similar situation could result in a ban of some kind for the veteran winger.
Dustin Brown W FA Fri 1/19/18 1:06 PM
Dustin Brown
W FA
Brown will be subjected to a league hearing for cross-checking Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz on Thursday night.
EDGE Analysis
Brown was hit with a boarding major penalty and game misconduct for his actions in the third period of the Kings' most recent game. The league's safety division presumably will take into account the fact that Schultz was forced to leave the game and didn't return.
Dustin Brown W FA Wed 1/3/18 5:44 AM
Dustin Brown
W FA
Brown scored two goals -- one on the power play -- on three shots during Tuesday's 5-0 win over Edmonton.
EDGE Analysis
With 15 goals, 31 assists and 99 shots, the veteran winger is well on his way to his best offensive season since the 2011-12 campaign. Brown's 15.2 shooting percentage is also twice as high as any year-long mark he's recorded since then, however. While it's probably best to expect the puck luck to dry up sooner than later, playing with Anze Kopitar in all situations will likely mitigate the decline to a degree. Brown's 111 hits and plus-14 rating are also nice bonuses that add to his value in settings including the categories.